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VIOLIN-HOOK.

Specification of Letters-Patent.

Patented Nov. 27, 1917.

Application filed November 21, 1916. Serial No. 132,667.

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This invention relates to means for supporting a v10l1n to keep the.v10l1n 1n position beneath the chin of the player.

The object of the invention is to provide a device which may be easilyand quickly attached to a violin, preferably by means of the chin rest,for the purpose of supporting the violin in position beneath the chin ofthe player, the said means being designed to engage the players collarwhereby it may be readily adjusted in position.

lVith the above and other objects in view the invention consists of thefollowing novel combination and arrangement of parts hereinafter fullydescribed, illustrated in the accompanying drawings and pointed out inthe claims hereto appended. V

In the drawings Figure 1 is a perspective View of a portion of a violinwith the chin rest thereon and with the improved support in position,the book being illustrated engaged to a collar which is shown in dottedlines;

Fig. 2 is a sectional view through the chin rest securing means,illustrating the manner of engagement of the support therewith;

Fig. 3 is a detailed perspective view of the support.

Referring more specifically to the drawings, wherein like referencecharacters denote corresponding parts, the violin is shown at 1, thechin rest 2 and the chin rest securing means at 3. The chin rest is ofthe usual or any preferred construction and is secured in position upona violin by means of the usual clamping device shown, which consists ofviolin engaging elements 4, and a sleeve 5, which is interiorly threadedfor the purpose of lengthening or shortening the said elements.

The violin support as shown at 6 is formed from a single piece of wireand comprises a book 7 formed in the manner shown and adapted for enagement over the collar of the player, the .001; 7 being adapted to lieupon the inside of the collar. The support 6 is further formed with arms8, which when they are disengaged from the ole ments 4: aresubstantially parallel being formed of resilient wire. Formed upon thefree ends of the arms 8 are laterally and outwardly extendingsemi-circular engaging hooks 9, adapted for engagement around theelements 4 and when adjusted the support is securely held in position bythe resilient character of the arms 8. The hooks 9 are engaged with theelements 4 at a point below the lower end of the sleeve 5, the saidsleeve acting as a stop to prevent any upward movement of thesemi-circular engaging hook 9.

From the foregoing description taken in connection with the accompanyingdrawings, it will be seen that the invention pro-- vides a support of anexceedingly simple construction which is capable of ready attachment toa violin and by means of which theviolin may be held in position beneaththe chin of the player.

Changes in the form and proportion of the invention may bemade withoutdeparting from the spirit thereof, and the right is reserved to makesuch changes.

Having described the invention what I claims is:

1. The combination with a violin chin rest provided with attaching meanstherefor, of a hook carried by said attaching means for engagement withthe collar of the user.

2. The combination with a violin chin rest provided with attaching meanstherefor, of a spring hook supported by said attaching means forengagement with the collar of the user.

3. The combination with a violin chin rest provided with attaching meanstherefor, of a detachable spring hook supported by said attaching meansfor engagement with the collar of the user.

4. The combination with a violin chin rest provided with attaching meanstherefor, of a hook formed with spring arms for engagement with saidattaching means, said book being adapted for engagement with the collarof the user. I I

5. The combination with a violin chin rest provide'd'with attachingmeans therefor, of a hook provided with means engaging with saidchin-rest-attaching means, said hook ensingle piece of spring'wire andcomprising gaging means contacting With a portion of a central hookportion, oppositely extending the attaching means to limit the upwardspring arms and hooks formed upon the 1s movement of the hook in onedirection. free ends of said arms for engagement with 6. The combinationWith a violin chin rest said chin rest attaching means. provided withattachin means therefor, of In testimony whereof I aflix my signature. acollar engaging mem er formed from a ALFORD CONNORS.

Copies of this patent may be obtained for five cents each, by addressingthe Commissioner of Patents,

Washington, I). 0."

